How to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $600.

Distance: 441 miles (711 km)

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$200

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$600

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$134

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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9h 53m

Average total duration

9h 23m

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30m

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22h 56m

Average total duration

22h 26m

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30m

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2.1 - 4.3kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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from Glasgow to Amsterdam

How to get from Glasgow to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM27h15
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM27h15
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    2:35 PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    $1551One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL934
    6:00 AM1h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastL02257+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+Eurostar9140
    7:35 AM12h12
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:47 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $5321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02257+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9140
    7:35 AM12h12
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:47 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $5321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastL02256+TubeTube from London Euston to London Kings Cross+Eurostar9140
    6:29 AM13h18
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:47 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    $5291One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM23h00
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    10:20 AMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM22h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    9:55 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM25h00
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:20 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $1871One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1491 · BA428
    7:45 PM12h25
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:10 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH975 · LH986
    5:30 PM13h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    8:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3011One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1499 · BA434
    7:55 AM4h30
    Glasgow International Airport
    1:25 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Amsterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Amsterdam:

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $72 (€58).

A flight is $558 (€447) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Amsterdam costing on average $600 (€480).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 40m.

Bus takes on average 22h 10m.

The distance from Glasgow to Amsterdam is approximately 441 miles (711 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, Lumo to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Eastern Airways, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Amsterdam:
  • 4 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Eastern Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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